Playfly Sports

Playfly Sports

Director, Sales & Fan Relations (University of Illinois)

Urbana, Illinois, United States · Director

No sponsorshipDetected 7 days ago
Data AnalysisBrand StrategyCRMSalesOutbound SalesExcelResearchLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationTime ManagementMicrosoft Office

About the role

  • DIRECTOR, SALES & FAN RELATIONS Champaign, IL In-Person THE RUNDOWN Playfly Sports is looking for a Director, Sales & Fan Relations to join our team with the University of Illinois.
  • This position will be responsible for the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of donors involved in annual membership activities for university athletics.
  • These responsibilities will be carried out in accordance with NCAA, Big Ten Conference and University rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

  • Perform daily sales and relationship cultivation phone calls, messages and mailings with season ticket holders, sponsors, businesses, individuals, groups and prospective buyers.
  • Manage a book of business of donors and season ticket holders.
  • Lead in the development of ticket marketing, promotions, ticket pricing, sales strategies and community ticket/sampling programs, etc.
  • Playfly Sports has the unique ability to partner, innovate, and advance the aspirations of athletes, brands, academic institutions, and sports fans across the U.S. Playfly Sports is Powered by Partnership.
  • Through conversations, company initiatives, community events and partnerships, policy changes, data analysis, workshops, and support groups, we are dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive.
  • We are here for the long haul and to do the meaningful work that creates true institutional change within our workplace, with our partners, and in the communities we serve.
  • We support an inclusive workplace where associates excel based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance.
  • Playfly Sports drives outcome-based solutions into 90-million households via more than 7,800 live U.S. broadcasts of MLB, NBA, and NHL games; and influences sports fans of all ages through the management of college and high school multimedia rights, uniform branding, and high-profile sports sponsorship platforms.
  • Develop special ticket plans, projects, promotions, and programs.
  • Oversee and develop season ticket retention program, with special attention to new season ticket and high-risk accounts.

Requirements

  • Available to work athletic events including home games and special events in evenings, and on weekends and some holidays as required
  • Walking, standing, bending and carrying light office items may be required
  • This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
  • 3-4 years of sports ticket sales experience with a minimum of 1-2 years in sales leadership.
  • Experience with Paciolan (or other ticketing software) and CRM programs preferred.
  • Bachelor's degree is preferred but not required.

Compensation

  • Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location.
  • $56,000 - $58,000 USD

Company info

  • Playfly Sports is the full-service, leading sports marketing and media company that enables brands to engage with sports fans on a local, regional, and national level through scaled linear, digital, and experiential assets.
  • Visit Playfly Sports online at playfly.com
  • At Playfly, we know that a diverse, equitable, and inclusive company is a more innovative and successful one, but more importantly, we believe it's just the right thing to do.
  • Playfly Sports affirms that inequality is detrimental to our associates, our clients, and the communities we serve.
  • Our goal is to impact lasting change through our actions.
  • Together, we unite for equality and equity.
  • Playfly Sports is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristic, including race, color, genetic information, creed, national origin, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lawful alien status, ancestry, age, marital status, or protected veteran status and will not discriminate against anyone on the basis of a disability.
  • Playfly Sports is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals, and as part of this commitment, Playfly Sports will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations.
  • If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact recruiting@playfly.com.
  • We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role at this time

Equal opportunity

  • For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
  • Equal Opportunity Employer

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Playfly Sports drives outcome-based solutions into 90-million households via more than 7,800 live U.S. broadcasts of MLB, NBA, and NHL games; and influences sports fans of all ages through the management of college and high school multimedi
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